23 MAY '09 (Saturday) Talk on “INTRODUCTION ON EXERCISE” by Physiotherapist, Ms Tracy Chan.

Dear Members,

ADFM KL-PJ Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group Committee, in conjunction with its support group monthly gathering, has arranged a Talk “INTRODUCTION ON EXERCISE” by Physiotherapist, Ms Tracy Chan.

The Committee welcome all Members and the Public to this Talk.

Details of the Talk:

DAY/DATE: SATURDAY, 23 MAY 2009
TIME: 2:30 PM
VENUE: ADFM Taman Seputeh Day Care Centre, 9A, Lorong Bukit Raja, Taman Seputeh, 58000 Kuala Lumpur

SYNOPSIS: “INTRODUCTION ON EXERCISE”

The aim of this session is to provide the older/geriatric population of society information on the benefits of exercise, especially for people with dementia and for the prevention of dementia.

The benefits of exercise have been recognized by all in the medical and para medical professions. These benefits range from reduced risks/incidences of various diseases like colon, breast, prostate and rectal cancers, type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, coronary artery disease, osteoporotic fractures and falls to improvements in cardio vascular functions, lipid profiles, mental functions etc.. It also has been shown to reduce the risk of developing dementia, delay the onset of dementia and slow down its progression.

There are different types of exercise for different purposes. Exercise could be vigorous, moderate or light. There are aerobic exercises as well as strengthening exercises. In order to avoid injury, it is recommended that one undergoes warming up before any exercise and cooling down after the exercise.

Although exercise is good for most of the older / geriatric population, precautions have to be taken by those having heart problems, uncontrolled metabolic disease, and uncontrolled hypertension for example and those with chronic problems like joint replacements, stroke, heart surgery arthritis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

SPEAKER’S PROFILE: MS TRACY CHAN

This session on Exercise is presented by MsTracy Chan, a physiotherapist. Tracy obtained her Bachelor of Allied Health Sciences (Physiotherapy) from the University of Sydney, her Graduate Certificate in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy from Curtin University and her Graduate Diploma in Neurological Rehabilitation from the University of Western Australia. She has worked in various private hospitals for 5 years and thereafter on her own and for various NGO’s.

Registration:

kindly confirm your attendance to:

ADFM Secretariat, Katherine Leong /Janet Low at Tel: 603 – 7956 2008 / 7958 3008 OR Email to: adfmsec@streamyx.com

OR you can register online with the ADFM National Alzheimer's Caregivers Online Network (NACON) at: adfmcaregivers@gmail.com

Welcome you to join our National Alzheimer's Caregivers Online Network (NACON) if you are not a Member yet. To join, click at: http://admalaysia.ning.com/main/authorization/signUp

From: KL-PJ Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group Committee &
National Alzheimer's Caregivers Online Network (NACON)